pleading

Example Sentences

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"We're obviously a big investor in Qatar, so a lot of my conversations with the administration is really pleading to try to get extra protection around the US-owned assets in Qatar," Lance said.

From Barron's

Players from both teams were pleading for foul calls most of the game.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's a proposal for 65 new houses in the Loup and the response from NI Water is that there simply isn't enough water capacity, and people in this area are pleading for houses."

From BBC

A person with Timberlake walks up to the officers and asks what's going on, at one point pleading with them not to arrest him.

From BBC

All the while, chefs, culinary historians and industry observers were pleading for Americans to embrace poultry’s dark side.

From The Wall Street Journal